Tower 1265713 — Blunt, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1265713 — tower (type not specified) near Blunt, South Dakota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1265713 is a 91 m (299 ft) tower near Blunt, Hughes County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Venture Communications, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1265713 |
| Unique system identifier | 2665060 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 23, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-6439-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Highmore, SD · FRN 0003784477
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- North of Blunt SD
- City
- Blunt
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57522
- County
- Hughes County
- County FIPS
- 46065
- Coordinates
- 44.52606, -99.98836
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Blunt, SD · 1242770150 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1265713 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1265713 is about 53% above the 59 m average across the 28 structures registered in Hughes County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 19% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 532 m, which puts the top of the structure 623 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1265713, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Blunt in Hughes County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.52606, -99.98836, with the site address filed as "North of Blunt SD". Hughes County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 20 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Fort Pierre, SD · 1042183, a guyed tower at 152 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1265713 on Oct 23, 2008. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 155 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1265713?
The FCC record lists Venture Communications of Highmore, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003784477. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-6439-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1265713?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (299 ft), and 623 m (2,044 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1265713?
The registered owner is Venture Communications, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1265713?
It is located near Blunt, Hughes County, South Dakota at North of Blunt SD (44.52606, -99.98836). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1265713?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hughes County, SD?
Hughes County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1265713, Blunt, Hughes County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/blunt-1265713 (data as of October 13, 2026).